Two of the Saxon Chronicles Parallel, Vol. 1: With Supplementary Extracts From the Others; Text, Appendices and Glossary (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Plummer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026682353X ISBN 13: 9780266823537

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A fresh, scholarly edition of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles in parallel text and full linguistic tools.

This volume presents the text, across multiple manuscripts, with careful notes, appendices, and a glossary. It is designed as a complete, self-contained edition ideal for study and reference.

This edition reproduces the Chronicles with apparatus and introduces readers to their linguistic and historical context. It includes a detailed preface, discussion of the manuscripts, and a glossary that aims to capture the range of Anglo-Saxon forms found in the sources. The work is built to stand on its own, while connecting to the broader tradition of Chronicle study.

• Parallel texts drawn from the primary manuscripts, with scholarly notes and commentary.
• Appendices explaining the textual variations, plus a glossary of terms and forms.
• Introductions that outline plan, methodology, and the linguistic basis for interpretation.
• A clear, readable edition suitable for students, researchers, and general readers of medieval history.

Ideal for readers of medieval history, philology, and students seeking a reliable, in-depth edition of the Chronicles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026682353X
• ISBN 13: 9780266823537
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 459